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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,366.96, 30,546.04 and 7,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,366.96, 30,546.04 and 7,219.76 is: 10,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,366.96 : 30,546.04 = 7,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,366.96/30,546.04 = 7,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,366.96x = 30,546.04 × 7,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,366.96x = 220,535,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,535,077.75/20,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.08

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